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Draft Lottery Odds Breakdown and Video Explaination

NHL.com: The NHL will be holding the draft lottery on Saturday, April 18th around 8:00 pm EST. It will be shown on CBC and TVA Sports in Canada and NBC in the United States, before the start of the Rangers…

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Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…

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Rumors II: Devils, Avalanche and Hurricanes

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Eric Gelinas is hoping to get a new contract before the start of training camp, like how it played out last year. "Last year was a little bit stressful at the end. Hopefully it can…

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Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants

Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…

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Injuries: Lightning, Jets, Ducks, Rangers, Isles and Stone (with GIFs)

Ansar Khan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that defensemen Braydon Coburn and Andrej Sustr and forward Alex Killorn are in. Defenseman Jason Garrison remains out. Ken Wiebe: Jets Tobias Enstrom will be in the lineup tonight. Mathieu Perreault will be…

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Rumors: Staal, Penguins, Milbury and Bruins, Chiarelli and Leafs

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said that an immediate need is to "go out and get some D-men." They could look to some blueliners through free agency, but they might have to turn to…

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Rumors and Notes: Sharks – McLellan, Thornton, Niemi and Couture

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Todd McLellan's future with the Sharks is still up in the air as he said he wanted to talk with his family first before deciding on whether to return for the final season…

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Quotes and Video: Neely On GM Search and What They Need To Improve

Jess Isner of BostonBruins.com: Bruins President Cam Neely on the firing of GM Peter Chiarelli and on the Bruins. “We’re going to take our time and go through the process and make sure we make a decision we feel is…

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News: The Bruins Fire GM Peter Chiarelli

Boston Bruins: The Bruins have relieved GM Peter Chiarelli of his duties this morning. Chiarelli was hired by the Bruins on May 26th, 2006. 
"We are grateful for Peter's service to the Bruins organization over the last nine seasons," said…

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Rumors and Video: Catching Up On Some Leafs Notes

Michael Gragne of Sportnet: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf have limited no-trade clauses, and both have suggested that if they are asked about potentially waiving it, they would listen. “I signed here to be a Toronto Maple Leaf,”…

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Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…

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Rumors II: Bruins – Lucic, Fourth Line Options and Soderberg

Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins Milan Lucic has a year left on his deal at $6 million. He'll likely be looking for a long-term deal, one that could be tough to give a power forward. If the Bruins…

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